fall prevention

Fall Prevention: 5 ways to prevent falls during bad weather

Fall Prevention: 5 ways to prevent falls during bad weather

About 1/3 of people over 65 and 1/2 of people over 80 fall each year. this can have very serious consequences to your health and independence therefore prevention is key.

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Fall Prevention: 5 simple steps to reduce fall risk

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Fall Prevention: 5 simple steps to reduce fall risk

The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that between 20-30% of people over the age of 65 fall every year. Fifty percent of falls happen within home environments and 17% at residential institutions. Here are a few tips to reduce your risk for falls: